Managing Speakers

Finding speakers @arranrpSunday, 21 August 2011

Technical speakers @arranrpSunday, 21 August 2011

Where to find them ‣ Contributor lists ‣ Small local conferences & meet-ups ‣ recommendations from experienced speakers @arranrpSunday, 21 August 2011

non-Technical speakers @arranrpSunday, 21 August 2011

Where to find them ‣ Mentor programs ‣ Small local conferences & meet-ups ‣ recommendations from experienced speakers @arranrpSunday, 21 August 2011Can appear to be a greater challenge, with great vs good vs bad design being less tangiblethan great code, though both are equally as creative.

Multiple speakers @arranrpSunday, 21 August 2011Things to consider,First off do they compliment or clashDo you need to coordinate them so they dont overlapRunning order - no perfect formula here, but will one talk lead well into another, is one abigger name you want to have last?

COmpliment or clash @arranrpSunday, 21 August 2011Things to consider,First off do they compliment or clashDo you need to coordinate them so they dont overlapRunning order - no perfect formula here, but will one talk lead well into another, is one abigger name you want to have last?

BE sure they don’t overlap @arranrpSunday, 21 August 2011Things to consider,First off do they compliment or clashDo you need to coordinate them so they dont overlapRunning order - no perfect formula here, but will one talk lead well into another, is one abigger name you want to have last?

Running order @arranrpSunday, 21 August 2011Things to consider,First off do they compliment or clashDo you need to coordinate them so they dont overlapRunning order - no perfect formula here, but will one talk lead well into another, is one abigger name you want to have last?

What is their goal @arranrpSunday, 21 August 2011your speakers has something to gain-ﬁnd out what this is, are they looking to push some new software, get feedback something they are building or just improve their proﬁle-can you help them do this are they a contractor introduce them to folks who are hiring

Informed speakers @arranrpSunday, 21 August 2011

Informed speakers ‣ What is the screen resolution ‣ Do they need adaptors ‣ Do they need training in mic technique ‣ who your audience is ‣ what is expected in of them ‣ How much time they have @arranrpSunday, 21 August 2011

Informed speakers ‣ Your contact details (mobile numbers) ‣ Directions ‣ is there travel disruptions ‣ can you meet them at a station ‣ Is the there (good) wifi ‣ will this be recorded @arranrpSunday, 21 August 2011

On the day @arranrpSunday, 21 August 2011Check-in with your speaker, make sure everything is on track

At the door @arranrpSunday, 21 August 2011Make sure they are greeted and shown the space and feel comfortable in it, it is good if theycan arrive before the main crowd. If they are new speakers help with moderating questionsfrom the crowd.

Post event ‣ Pass on useful feedback to speakers ‣ Thank them, privately & publicly ‣ video - keep them informed when it is live ‣ get details of resources for lanyrd @arranrpSunday, 21 August 2011

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